Securing Non-Standardized Cargo (‘Annex 13 Course’) – Distance Learning

As of December 31, 1997, it is mandatory that all cargo be secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the Cargo Securing Manual approved by the vessel’s Flag State Administration.

Often, the standard lashing system designed for the vessel does not accommodate such items as oversize project cargo or cargo on flat-racks. If a vessel transports such cargo, Annex 13 of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code) provides methods for calculating satisfactory securing arrangements.

The course goes through the Advanced Calculation Method step by step and provides additional guidance specific to the securing of cargo on flat-racks, particularly with respect to calculation of lashings comprised of half-loops and application of the Rule of Thumb Method. It is based on materials provided, which include a copy of the latest edition of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing. It should be of interest to surveyors, ships’ officers, shippers, stevedores or anyone else involved with securing non-standardized cargo on board a vessel or flat-rack.

The course is approved by U.S. Coast Guard and upon successful completion (70% or better), in addition to the certificate of training, the participant may be eligible for five days sea-service credit towards a license or raise in grade.

How to buy and pricing

The price of the course is USD 700. Shipping fees will be charged at cost. A bank service charge of USD 50 will be added for all checks drawn on foreign banks or submitted in foreign funds.